Pursuing justice through science, technology, and law.

Based at the world’s top public university, we investigate human rights violations and international crimes; set standards for practitioners; and train the next generation of human rights defenders.

Pillars of Work

Truth

To uncover, verify, and preserve the factual record of human-rights violations using scientific and technological methods.

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Justice

To ensure that truth leads to accountability — strengthening national and international justice systems to uphold the rule of law.

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Community

To connect human rights practice to the people it serves — building capacity and co-developing knowledge.

Explore our Projects

For thirty years, the Human Rights Center has spearheaded and contributed to complex projects that span the fields of international justice, public health, investigative journalism, and much more.

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Local and Global Partnerships

The Human Rights Center works across domains and disciplines to address the most pressing global challenges of our time. We work closely with top human rights organizations, legal institutions, universities, media platforms, tech companies, and beyond to unearth the truth and seek justice and accountability.